Cosmetics Registration in California and the FDA's Electronic-only Drug Registration

By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates

Posted: September 29, 2009, from the October 2009 issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries.

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From what can be understood from this new system, what was once free is now subject to user fees. If anyone has successfully used this system, please share your knowledge. Many in the industry are willing to learn the process.

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References
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1. DC Steinberg, California Revisited, Cosm Toil 120(10) 52–60 (2005)
2. DC Steinberg, Debunking California’s Law, Cosm Toil 121(2) 32–36 (2006)
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5. Instructions for the California Safe Cosmetics Program Reporting System, available at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/cosmetics/documents/reportinginstructions.pdf(accessed Jul 30, 2009)
6. Chemicals Known or Suspected to Cause Cancer or Reproductive Toxicity, available at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/cosmetics/Documents/chemlist.pdf (accessed Jul 30, 2009)
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